Obituary: Sherry CrawfordDARDANELLE — Sherry Crawford, age 68, of Plainview, passed away Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. She was born Sept. 29,1948, at Russellville to the late Zaral Daniel and Mae Lorene Cunningham Farris. She was a member of the Plainview Church of Christ and worked at Two Rivers School. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robbie Glen Crawford; three brothers, Jerry Farris, Larry Farris ...

Obituary: Dovie Farrow MORRILTON — Dovie L. Farrow, 44, of Russellville, departed this life on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. She was born on Feb. 8, 1972, in Little Rock, to Johnnie Fairrow and the late Queen Thomas Fairrow. She is survived by son, Adonis Farrow of Russellville; sisters, Beatrice Farrow and Shquita Farrow, both of Russellville; five brothers Carlos Farrow of Tucson, Ariz.; James Farrow of Fort Smith; John Farrow, Greg Farrow and Thomas (Amber) Fairro...

Obituary: Vernon Peden Sr.Vernon Leon Peden Sr. died Oct. 24, 2016, in Clarksville, at 93. He was born Feb. 8, 1923, in Mt. Levi. He is preceded in death by wife, Analisa Liepert Peden; parents, Samuel ( Prudence Reben) Peden and three brothers: Chester, Henry and Harvey Peden. He is survived by son, Vernon Leon Peden Jr. of Clarksville; daughters, Joyce Lea Peden King of Lamar and Janice Lea Peden Dresser of Clarksville and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and ...

Obituary: Margie BoyceATKINS— Margie Boyce, 62, of Atkins, passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, at her home. A family conducted memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 28, at Morrilton First Free Will Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her honor may be made to Lemley Funeral Service, P.O. Box 126, Atkins, AR, 72823. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com

Obituary: Virginia SorrellsVirginia "June" Bullock Sorrells, 91, of Russellville, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. The daughter of Robert E. Lee Bullock and Mittie Frazier Bullock, she was born June 6, 1925, in Fort Smith. She was a 1944 graduate of Dover High School. She met her husband Ray for the first time at the Eureka Cafe in downtown Russellville where she was a waitress. They were married on Sept. 7, 1947, in Rus...

Obituary: John HickmanJohn Dean Hickman, age 74, of Russellville, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. He was born May 10, 1942, at South New Hope to Henry Lee and Lola Lee Overton Hickman. He was a Christian and was the founder and owner of A-1 Roofing. The memorial graveside service is at noon on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville, and officiated by the Rev. Robert Anderson. Arrangements are by Shinn Fun...

Obituary: Bob RicheyDARDANELLE — Bobby Charles Richey, aka Bob the Builder, age 69, of Dardanelle died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, at River Valley Medical Center. He was born Sept. 18, 1947, at Batesville to Theodore Roosevelt and Nina Omalee Gillihan Richey. He was a member of the Ard Southern Baptist Church, Yell County Wildlife Federation, a sponsor of Richey Rockers Softball team and he owned and operated Richey Construction for over 40 years. He was preceded in d...

Obituary: Bob RicheyDARDANELLE — Bobby Charles Richey, aka Bob the Builder, age 69, of Dardanelle, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, at River Valley Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Visitation will be from 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel prior to the service. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www....

Obituary: William StarrDANVILLE — William Cleo “W.C.” Starr, age 99, of Havana, passed away Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at Mitchell’s Nursing Home in Danville. He was born Sept. 14, 1917, in Sugar Grove to the late William David and Pherbia Victoria Coppeak Starr. He was an WWII Army Veteran, a carpenter, a Master Mason life member Blocker Lodge 247 in Booneville, life member VFW and life member of Carpenters Local 1836. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wif...

Obituary: Margie BoyceATKINS — Margie Boyce, 62, of Atkins, passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, at her home. She was born Dec. 20, 1953, in Atkins, daughter of the late Clifford and Lucille Martin Harris. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, James W. Boyce; son, James Allen Boyce; grandson, Hunter Chronister; and 2 brothers, Jimmy “Jake” Harris and Carl E. Harris. She is survived by her son, Scotty Boyce and wife Ashley of Fort Smith; three dau...

Obituary: Willa RioKEITHVILLE, LA — Willa Brents Rio, 78, went to Heaven on Oct. 22, 2016, after a lengthy illness. Willa was born on Dec. 14, 1937, in Witts Springs, to Homer Lee Taylor and Estela Horn Taylor Wages. Willa was very faithful to her church, Brookwood Baptist Church. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and loved to go there on Friday nights and dance with all her friends. Willa put her family first, always making sure they were in church and prayed...

Obituary: Billie BaileyBillie Langford Bailey, 88, of Russellville, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. The daughter of John and Para Jane Dixon Langford, she was born June 13, 1928, in Biscoe. She and Charles Tennyson Bailey were married on Dec. 16, 1949, in Russellville. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, vegetable gardening and canning and attended the Mill Creek Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husban...

Obituary: John DuffCLARKSVILLE — John Roy Duff, 36, of Lamar died Oct. 20, 2016. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Harvey Duff and Inez Duff Odem, and Elvie and Mollie Glisson Fox. He is survived by his parents, Bobby and Wendy Fox Duff of Lamar; a brother, Stacey Duff (Zoey), of Wenzhou, China; two sister s, Sarabelle Duff of Lamar, and Sheena Haggard (Andy), of Clarksville; two nieces, Victoria Duff and Rebekah Haggard; and a nephew, Franklin Duff. ...

Obituary: Thurston HazelDANVILLE — Thurston Randall “Randy” Hazel, age 58 of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2016, at Arkansas Heart Hospital. He was born March 2, 1958, in Little Rock to the late William Thurston and Peggy Joyce Coates Hazel. He was a carpenter, attended Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, enjoyed fishing, also raced I-30 speedway in the Gray Ghost. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He was the loving father of Magan a...

Obituary: John HickmanJohn Dean Hickman, age 74, of Russellville died Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. He was born May 10, 1942, at South New Hope to Henry Lee and Lola Lee Overton Hickman. He was a Christian and was the founder and owner of A-1 Roofing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Odis Hickman; two sisters, Irene Fisher and Bonnie Tyler; and a grandson, William Hickman Jr. Survivors include...

Obituary: Junior BocksnickJunior “Buster” Bocksnick, age 78, of Flat Rock died Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at home. He was born May 7, 1938, in Flat Rock to Arthur and Pearlie Darter Bocksnick. Buster was a member of the Johnson-Pope County Fox Hunters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Gladys Eagle, Sylvia Krissell, and Cenabell Parker; and two brothers, infant brother Herbert Bocksnick, and John Bocksnick. Survivors include his loving ...

Obituary: Billie BaileyBillie Langford Bailey, 88, of Russellville died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. The daughter of John and Para Jane Dixon Langford, she was born June 13, 1928, in Biscoe. She and Charles Tennyson Bailey were married on Dec. 16, 1949, in Russellville. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, vegetable gardening and canning and attended the Mill Creek Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Obituary: Sandra JonesSandra Kay Jones, age 69, of Russellville went to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at her home. She was born Oct. 21, 1947, in Dallas, Ore. Her parents were the late Walter Proulx and Beverly Jean Bowman. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and John Serrette of Russellville and Sherri and Robert Seward of Dover; one brother and sister-in-law Michael and Sue Proulx of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters and one brother-i...

ObituariesSandra Jones Sandra Kay Jones, age 69, of Russellville went to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at her home. She was born Oct. 21, 1947, in Dallas, Ore. Her parents were the late Walter Proulx and Beverly Jean Bowman. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and John Serrette of Russellville and Sherri and Robert Seward of Dover; one brother and sister-in-law Michael and Sue Proulx of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters and ...

Obituary: John M. PageGENESEO, ILLINOIS — John M. Page, 90, of Geneseo, Ill., died on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Ill. John was born Jan. 2, 1926, in Bullfrog Valley, the son of John William and Eunice (Ladd) Page. He graduated from Dover High School in 1943. John served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. John graduated from Iowa State University, Ames, and has an MBA from Roosevelt University, Chicago...